News Summary
Los Angeles is packed with activities this weekend, including art exhibitions, fall festivals, and pet events. Highlights include the Made in L.A. Public Opening Night at the Hammer Museum, the Dumpling & Beer Fest, and various family-friendly attractions like Carved at Descanso Gardens. From cultural experiences at the Muertos Artwalk to exciting pet festivities at PetCon, families and enthusiasts will find diverse entertainment options throughout the city.
Los Angeles is set to host an exciting array of events over the weekend of October 3-5, with activities ranging from fall festivals to art exhibitions and pet festivities. Families, art lovers, and pet enthusiasts alike can partake in the diverse offerings throughout the city.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
A family-friendly pumpkin wonderland titled Carved at Descanso Gardens returns with a new route, showcasing hundreds of intricately carved pumpkins alongside various kid-friendly activities. This event runs nightly through October 30, and tickets are priced from $27 to $45 for non-members.
Dumpling & Beer Fest
The Dumpling & Beer Fest takes place in San Gabriel on Friday, featuring 20 vendors offering a variety of dumplings. Admission to the festival is free; however, access to the beer garden, which provides unlimited samples, costs $50.
Made in L.A. Public Opening Night
On Saturday, the Hammer Museum will host the Made in L.A. Public Opening Night, marking the launch of its biennial exhibition that showcases local artists. This event will include music and food, and entry is free for all attendees.
Muertos Artwalk
Also on Saturday, the Muertos Artwalk invites local artists and vendors to display their creations in Olvera Street. With free entry from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., this event promises a vibrant cultural experience.
Gather & Grow in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica, Gather & Grow will take place at Reed Park starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The event will feature art and family activities, including a theatrical concert that explores the immigrant experience.
PetCon at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
This weekend, pet lovers can visit PetCon at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, a two-day event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. This event includes celebrity pet meet-and-greets, adoptable animals, expert panels, and a costume contest for pets. Ticket prices start at $33.95.
Oktoberfest at Fairplex
The Oktoberfest celebration at Fairplex continues every Friday and Saturday through October 18. Attendees can enjoy live oompah bands, DJs, German food, and beer. Tickets are priced between $16 and $19, and this event is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.
Urban Death Tour of Terror
The Urban Death Tour of Terror, a haunted attraction, returns with terrifying vignettes and a creepy maze. This attraction runs every Friday and Saturday through November 1, with advance tickets available for $24 or $28 at the door.
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
The Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns event at South Coast Botanic Garden features an illuminated pumpkin experience with thousands of carved pumpkins on display. Tickets start at $24.99.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
The Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch opens its themed attraction in Culver City on Saturday. It includes a straw maze, petting zoo, and pumpkin decorating activities. Admission costs between $15 and $17.
Heavy Manners Comics Fair
This weekend also features the Heavy Manners Comics Fair, a two-day free event that showcases local artists and cartoonists selling comics and merchandise on Saturday and Sunday.
Barks & Boos
On Saturday, dogs can join the fun at Barks & Boos, a Halloween-themed event at L.A. Arboretum that will have food trucks, craft beers, and a dog costume contest.
Delusion: Harrowing Of Hell
The immersive Halloween theater experience Delusion: Harrowing Of Hell runs through select dates until November 9 at Variety Arts Theater, with general admission tickets starting at $113.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome
On Sunday, the Mount Wilson Observatory will host Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome, featuring performances that highlight winds and strings at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are priced at $60.
Manila Sound at Benny Boy Brewing
This Sunday, Manila Sound at Benny Boy Brewing will showcase a Filipino-American creative collective event from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring music, food, and local vendors. Entry to this event is free, but it is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.
PCC Flea Market
The PCC Flea Market, held on the first Sunday of every month at Pasadena City College, features over 400 vendors with free admission from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dogtoberfest
Dogtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden offers a pet-friendly Oktoberfest celebration every Saturday and Sunday in October, featuring food, beer, and activities for dogs. Admission is $18 per adult.
Adopt a Plant
The Adopt a Plant event at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park will provide free houseplant giveaways on Saturday, running from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Fridays in Chinatown
Every first Friday of the month, First Fridays in Chinatown will feature local vendors, music, and open art galleries from 6 to 10 p.m.
Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana
On Saturday, Tito’s Fiesta Mexicana celebrates National Vodka Day and National Taco Day with food, drinks, and entertainment, offering tickets between $20 and $35.
The Oddities Flea Market
Finally, the The Oddities Flea Market will feature unique curiosities from over 70 vendors this Saturday, with ticket prices ranging from $28 to $55.
With a diverse lineup of events, the weekend in Los Angeles promises entertainment and cultural activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Additional Resources
- LAist: Best Weekend Events in Los Angeles
- Wikipedia: Los Angeles
- We Like LA: Things to Do This Weekend
- Google Search: Los Angeles events this weekend
- Mommy Poppins: Things to Do in LA for Kids
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Los Angeles
- Time Out: October Events Calendar
- Google News: Los Angeles activities October 2023
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